Angela van der Westhuizen
Data Scientist
Summary
Meticulous Data Scientist accomplished in compiling, transforming and analyzing complex information through software. Expert in machine learning and large dataset management with a demonstrated success in identifying relationships and building solutions to business problems, seeking a position within an established company to leverage analytical thinking skills for successful decision-making, problem-solving, risk assessment, and innovation, while fostering personal and professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Operations Manager
Matwest Hardware (Pty) Ltd
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Administrative Manager
Bokspits Stores (Pty) Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Operations Manager
Cakes and Bakes
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed and adjusted products based on market trends
- Managed day-to-day operations and distribution
- Conducted market analysis for business strategies
- Ensured quality assurance and achieved operational goals.
Assistant Economist (Internship)
Ministry of Agriculture-Corporate Services (Planning Unit)
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Prepared project memoranda and analyzed economic data
- Formulated policy documents and contributed to policy reviews.
Shop Keeper
Gear Master (Pty) Ltd (Botswana)
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Assisted in stock management, sales, and cashier duties.
Education
Master of Science - DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
EUROPEAN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
LUXEMBOURG 04.2001 -
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS(HONORS) - ECONOMICS
EUROPEAN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
LUXEMBOURG 04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
E-Views (Econometric tool Application)
Client Relationships
Employee Motivation
Capital Spending
Staff Management
Data Acquisitions
Python Programming
Analytical Thinking
Sentiment Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Decision-Making
Data programming
Data Mining
SQL Databases
Problem-solving abilities
Tableau Reporting
Data Visualization
R Programming
Hadoop
Apache Spark
Artificial Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
TensorFlow
Professional Competencies And Skills
- Project management and multitasking abilities.
- Enthusiastic learner and hard worker.
- Strategic analysis and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Dedicated team player with a proactive approach.
- Goal-oriented and performance-driven.
- Leadership and team development capabilities.
- Proficient in research, quantitative analysis, and report writing.
- Relationship building and maintenance.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Personal Skills And Competencies
- Decisiveness
- Troubleshooting
- Emotional Intelligence
- Integrity
- Trustworthiness
- Ethical conduct
- Loyalty
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Gaborone, Botswana
- Citizenship: Botswana
- Date of Birth: 08/16/90
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Education And Other Academic Achievements
- Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, European Business University, 2023-2024
- Certificate of Business Finance, European Business University of Luxembourg, 2022-2023
- Bachelor of Economics (Honors) (2:1), University of Namibia, 2010-2013
- Secretary General, Botswana Student Society, Botswana High Commission to Namibia and University of Namibia, 2011-2012
- IGCSE, Rainbow High School, 2004-2008
- PSLE, Block 5 Primary School, 1997-2003
References
- Mr. Lionel VD Westhuizen, Bokspits Stores, General Manager, (+267) 73635293, l.vdw@gmail.com
- Ms. Nyaladzo Phalalo, Ministry of Agriculture, Economic Planner, (+267) 3689027, nphalalo@gov.bw
- Professor E. Kouassi, University of Namibia, Former Supervisor and Senior Lecturer, ekouassi@gmail.com
- Dr O. Kakujaha, University of Namibia, Senior Lecturer, okakujaha@unam.na
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Bokspits Stores (Pty) Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant Economist (Internship)
Ministry of Agriculture-Corporate Services (Planning Unit)
07.2014 - 11.2014
Operations Manager
Cakes and Bakes
06.2014 - 12.2015
Shop Keeper
Gear Master (Pty) Ltd (Botswana)
01.2009 - 10.2009
Master of Science - DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
EUROPEAN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS(HONORS) - ECONOMICS
EUROPEAN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Operations Manager
Matwest Hardware (Pty) Ltd